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- May 12, 2017
- Mike Minter
After posting gains for four weeks in a row, the S&P 500 suffered a slight setback this week, ticking lower by 0.4%.
- May 5, 2017
- Mike Minter
The S&P 500 opened the week with back-to-back wins. Monday's marginal victory was fueled by the top-weighted technology and financials sectors while Tuesday's uptick took place despite the lack of sector leadership and crude oil's 2.5% decline.
- April 28, 2017
- Mike Minter
The stock market's early-week rally more than made up for the second-half slump, leaving the S&P 500 with a weekly gain of 1.5%.
- April 26, 2017
- Heath Hightower
The decision of “when” to invest in the market can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, doing nothing can be the worst decision of all.
- April 21, 2017
- Mike Minter
After closing last week with three consecutive losses, the stock market returned to its winning ways on Monday.
- April 7, 2017
- Mike Minter
The stock market saw limited movement during the past week, leaving the S&P 500 just below its closing level from last Friday.
- March 31, 2017
- Mike Minter
After falling 1.4% last week, the S&P 500 rebounded, rising 0.8% for the week. The benchmark index wrapped up a solid first quarter (+5.5%).
- March 17, 2017
- Mike Minter
After snapping a streak of six consecutive weekly gains, the stock market returned to its winning ways, with the S&P 500 adding 0.2% for the week.
- March 10, 2017
- Mike Minter
After posting six consecutive weekly gains, the stock market saw its third weekly decline of 2017. However, just like the other two weekly down-ticks, this week's retreat was minor.
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